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Ardennes 1944

Hitler's Last Gamble

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Ardennes 1944

By: Antony Beevor
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Ardennes 1944 by Antony Beever, read by Sean Barrett.

On 16 December 1944, Hitler launched his last gamble in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes on the Belgian/German border.

Although Hitler's generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in Western Europe.

In January 1945, when the Red Army launched its onslaught towards Berlin, the once-feared German war machine was revealed to be broken beyond repair. The Ardennes was the battle which finally broke the Wehrmacht.

©2015 Anthony Beevor (P)2015 Penguin Audio Europe Military War Red Army Western Europe Thought-Provoking Suspenseful

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Editor reviews

In complete and unabridged historical audiobook, Ardennes 1944: Hitler's Last Gamble, written by military historian Antony Beevor and narrated by British voice actor Sean Barrett, informs the listener on one of the largest battles of the Second World War, The Ardennes. It has been extremely well-researched by Beevor. Hear about the battle between Hitler’s Wehrmacht Army and the Russian Red Army that led to the divide of Berlin. This book is both hugely informative and deeply moving as over a million men fought for the protection of their families on both sides of a war in its final defeat. Available now from Audible.
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I learnt a great deal from this book. Well researched, Good on detail. Beautifully read. If you are, at all interested in WWII. Ardennes 1944, Hitler's last gamble is fascinating.

Well written well read

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This author never disappoints and this book is a wonderfully comprehensive look at the last gasp of Hitler war machine.

Another winner

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Great in depth story
Well read and well written.
If you like WW2 books this is one of the best.

Absolutely superb

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A great book, well researched and well written and superbly read by Sean Barret, one of the best narrators in the business. A great example of what the format can bring to provide a fantastic listening experience.

Excellent

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An excellent portrayal of the events, listened to this whilst staying in Malmedy during the recent winter. very evocative.

Enlightening

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